Celtic keen on signing Boyata

Scottish champions Celtic are keen on acquiring the services of out-of-favour Manchester City defender Dedryck Boyata, The Mail reports.

The one-time Belgium international has struggled to cement his place in the first-team at the Citizens, and has often been used in a make-shift defence for lowly contested games.

According to The Mail, Celtic boss Ronny Deila met up with the 24-year-old in order to convince him into a switch to Parkhead at the end of the season.

Boyata has made just four appearances for City this season.